Monday, July 26, 2010

In an attempt to learn more about FREE online genealogical resources, I picked up the latest Family Tree Magazine, which lists 101 Best Free Websites for Tracing Your Roots. The list is divided into regional sections and different genealogical resources. Some are clear: Rootsweb, USGenWeb, for example; sites I already use profusely. I might get around to writing a review of those sites one of these days.

For now, I'm exploring (and registering) with sites I've never seen visited before.

This is not a full review. Please do not treat it as such. These are simply MY opinions, upon first visiting the sites.

On first glance, this appears to be an invaluable genealogical resource. I created my account, Thefamilyorchard (as always) and ran a few simple searches.LOOPS, is always the first (as it is MY surname, and often one that does not have a lot of information).

Immediately came 2 results: both pertaining to Frederick Loops (who remains "unknown" to most of the world) and his marriage to Kate Cromartie. This was from a gedcom uploaded from "dougcouch" who is "watching" his submissions. Apparently this means, IF I make changes to his uploaded information, he will be sent an email clarifying that thefamilyorchard made an update to his page.Essentially, we are working together on the same tree.

Immediately, I love this idea. We are working together, to fulfill one online tree. I was able to click on "unknown Loops" and change the information to Frederick, his vital information, and his parents. This is Great!

I will need to play around with this site in great detail when I have more time, to see how this unification of ONE online tree really works. Because you can upload your own gedcom, I'm not confident how duplicates are removed - is that even possible? A quick search into LOVEALL proved there are many duplicates. So.... I'm not encouraged.

Another difficulty is that the available upload is only 5,000 people. I don't know about you, but I have 20K more than 5,ooo people in my database. I'll have to find a solution to this - perhaps uploading multiple gedcoms for individual families?

All in all, I'm off to a great start playing with We Relate. We will see how it continues and I will certainly keep you updated on my experience as it unfolds.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 6th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

706. EDWARD WARDwas born on 22 Mar 1693/1694 in Henrico Co.,Va. He died on 18 Sep 1766 in Onslow Co.,NC. He was buried on 20 Sep 1766 in Onslow Co.,NC707. ELIZABETH ALDRIDGE 1was born on 23 Jun 1703 in Onslow Co.,NC. She died on 24 Nov 1767 in Bulloch Co., Ga.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 6th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 6th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

Friday, July 16, 2010

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 6th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

There are TWO connections to the Parrott family (again, with my love of the South). Hopefully I can make this clear...

626. JACOB PARROTT was born on 8 May 1696 in Chowan Precinct,Albemarle Co.,NC. He died on 3 Nov 1738 in Perquimans Co.,NC.627. MARTHA FEWOX was born about 1710 in Chowan,NC.

Children of Jacob and Martha: John Benjamin Parrott (1733-1791), Mary Parrott (1735-1810)

1252. FRANCIS PARROTT Jr. was born about 1680 in Calvert Co.,MD. He died on 4 Apr 1713 in Chowan Precinct,Albemarle Co.,NC1253. FRANCES JOHNSON was born on 2 Feb 1680/1681 in Chowan Precinct,Albemarle Co.,NC. She died on 20 Apr 1747 in Bertie Co.,NC

2504. FRANCIS PARROTT Sr. was born in 1634 in Calvert Co.,MD. He died on 26 Feb 1670/1671 in Calvert Co.,MD.2505. SARAH ABRAHAM was born in Feb 1670/1671 in Calvert Co.,MD.

Child of Francis and Sarah: Francis Parrot, Jr (abt 1680-1713)

5008. RICHARD PARROTTwas born in 1616 in England. He died on 11 Nov 1696 in Virginia. He was buried on 15 Nov 1696 in Christ's Church,Middlesex,Virginia.5009. ELIZABETH THOMPSON was born in 1610. She died in 1648 in Christ Church,Middlesex,Virginia

628. LEMUEL "Lamb" HARDY was born in 1695/1700 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC. He died about 1750 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC629. ELIZABETH PARROTT was born in 1702 in Bertie,NC. She died about 1800 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC

Children of Lamb and Elizabeth: William Hardy (1729-1783), Benjamin Hardy (1732-1790).

Elizabeth is the daughter of 1252, Francis Parrott - listed above.

********Essentially, Parrott Mewborn Sr and Lydia Howell Hardy were cousins. They had the same Great Grandparents. Which would make them... 3rd cousins? Help me with the math here.Oh I do love the South.

If you have any information on this family, please leave me a comment!

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 5th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

180. WILLIAM BRANNEN was born about 1752. He died in 1840 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Lott's Cemetery,Emanuel Co.181. ELIZABETH GROSS was born about 1754. She died in 1853 in Bulloch Co., Ga

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 5th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 5th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

628. LEMUEL "Lamb" HARDY was born in 1695/1700 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC. He died about 1750 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC629. ELIZABETH PARROTT was born in 1702 in Bertie,NC. She died about 1800 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC

Children of Lamb and Elizabeth: William Hardy (1729-1783), Benjamin Hardy (1732-1790)

1256. WILLIAM HARDY was born about 1685 in VA. He died about 1751 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC1257. EDITH BATCHELOR was born about 1681 in Norfolk,Norfolk Co.,VA.. She died about 1750 in Salmon Creek,Bertie,NC.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 5th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as most are in the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

1240. THOMAS WILLISwas born on 8 Sep 1662 in England Or Virginia. He died in Unknown.

Child of Thomas: Richard Willis (1682-1700)

2480. THOMAS WILLISwas born about 1616 in Halford,Warwickshire,ENGLAND. He died in 1669 in Middlesex Co.,Virginia.2481. MARY TOMLIN was born in England. She died on 27 Sep 1684 in Middlesex Co.,Virginia.

Child of Thomas and Mary: Thomas Willis (1662-?)

*****There is some dispute about Thomas Willis (#310) being the son of Richard and Martha among Willis family researchers. For the time being, I am keeping him as part of this family line.

If you have any information on this family, please leave me a comment!

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

98. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG was born about 1793 in Washington Township,Richland Co,OH.99. ELIZABETH PEARCE was born on 19 Oct 1788

Children of William and Elizabeth (could be as many as 13 children): Sarah Armstrong (1814-1901), Hannah Armstrong (1819-1897), Eliza Armstrong (1822-?)

198. STEPHEN PEARCE was born on 19 May 1764 in Bergen Co.,New Jersey. He died on 28 Nov 1810 in Columbiana Co.,OH. 199. MARY BROWER KINNEY was born on 8 Aug 1766 in Bergen Co.,New Jersey. She died in 1843 in Richland Co,Ohio. She was buried in Perryville Cemetery,Perryville,Ashland,OH

396. JAMES PEARCE Sr. was born on 8 Aug 1717 in Mamaronech,Westchester Co.,NY. He died in Mar 1778 in Elizabeth,Allegheny Co.,PA. He was buried in On Farm,Elizabeth,Allegheny Co.,PA.397. SARAH VAN HORNE was born on 30 Mar 1721 in New York,NY. She died on 20 Nov 1806 in Columbiana Co.,OH. She was buried in Old Bullskins Cemetery,Columbiana Co.

792. JOHN PEARCE was born on 20 Apr 1682 in Flatbush,Long Island,NY. He died on 3 Jun 1744 in New Harlem,New Amsterdam Co.,NY. He was buried in New Harlem Cemetery,New Harlem,New Amsterdam Co.,NY.793. MARIA (Marietjee) DELAMATER was born on 8 Aug 1696 in Kingston,Ulster Co.,NY. She was christened on 26 Aug 1696 in Harlem,New Amsterdam Co.,NY. She died on 20 Oct 1734 in New Jersey. She was buried in Oct 1734 in New Jersey

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

96. CHARLES YOUNG Sr was born in 1767 in Frederick Co.,Virginia. He died on 21 Sep 1840 in Mansfield,Richland Co.,OH. He was buried in Koogle Cemetery,.97. HESTER FORD was born on 5 Jan 1775 in Maryland. She died on 14 Feb 1826 in Richland Co,Ohio. She was buried in Koogle Cemetery,Richland Co.,OH

Children of Charles and Hester: George Young (died 1842), Isabella "Ibby" Young (abt 1793-?), Henry Ford Young (1793-1864), W. David Young (1795-1863), Rachel Young (1800-1887), Sarah "Sallie" Young (abt 1802-1848), Unknown twin to Sarah died young, Charles Young, Jr. (abt 1806-1874), Hannah Young (abt 1807-?), James Young (1809-1830), Alpheus Young (1811-1890), Hiram Young (1814-1890), John Young (1816-1864)

194. HENRY FORD was born in 1748 in Virginia. He died in 1782 in Hagerstown,Washington Co.,MD.195. RACHEL GILLAN was born in 1746. She died on 17 Apr 1822 in Richland Co,Ohio. She was buried in Koogle Cemetery,Richland Co.,OH.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

The DONALDSON family has TWO connections to it. Oh how I love genealogy in the Southern States :-) I will try to make this as clear as possible.

90. JOHN "JACK" BRANNEN was born on 6 Nov 1798 in Screven Co.,Ga. He died on 29 Sep 1870 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Black Creek Cemetery,Bryan Co.,Ga..91. ELIZABETH DONALDSON was born on 27 Feb 1803 in Bulloch Co., Ga

182. ROBERT DONALDSONwas born in 1769 in Ulster,Northern Ireland. He died in Aug 1854 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Lott's Creek Church Cemetery,Bulloch,Co.,Ga.183. PEGGY ERWIN was born about 1770 in Northern Ireland. She died in 1854 in Bulloch Co., Ga.

94. SOLOMON ROYSTON was born about 1797 in SC. He died in 1865 in Natchitoches,La. He was buried in Rocky Mount Cemetery,Sabine La.95. JANE DONALDSON was born on 4 Apr 1801 in Bulloch Co., Ga

Child of Solomon and Jane: Mary Ann Royston

182. ROBERT DONALDSONwas born in 1769 in Ulster,Northern Ireland. He died in Aug 1854 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Lott's Creek Church Cemetery,Bulloch,Co.,Ga.183. PEGGY ERWIN was born about 1770 in Northern Ireland. She died in 1854 in Bulloch Co., Ga.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

86. WILLIAM EMANUEL MCELVEEN IIwas born about 1768 in South Carolina. He died about 1826 in Bulloch Co., Georgia.87. SUSANNAH HARVEY was born about 1775 in Carteret Co., North Carolina. She died in Jan 1861 in Bulloch Co., Georgia. She was buried in McElveen Family Cemetery, Arcola, Bulloch Co., Georgia

174. RICHARD THOMAS HARVEYwas born in 1747/1759 in Albemarle Co.,Virginia. He died in 1824 in Carteret Co., North Carolina. He was buried in Lower Black Creek Cemetery,Bryan Co.,Ga..175. ELIZABETH MORELL was born in 1761 in Albemarle Co.,Virginia. She was buried in Lower Black Creek Cemetery,Bryan Co.,Ga

Friday, July 9, 2010

I picked this up from Geneabloggers. Read here for more information and to see what other Geneabloggers do.

This is a GREAT idea to share what we need to accomplish the research we perform. I have already learned so much from others! I am not listing much on my virus protection, just simply because I don't want it to be TOO easy to be hacked. If you're curious about how to protect your computer, leave me a comment and I'll respond.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

80. GEORGE DEKLEwas born on 30 May 1781 in Effingham Co.,Ga.. He died on 10 May 1845 in Campelton,Jackson Co.,Georgia.81. NANCY ROUNTREE was born on 7 May 1785 in NC. She died on 4 May 1856 in Campbellton,Jackson,Ga

324. THOMAS ROUNTREEwas born on 10 Nov 1733 in Armagh,Armagh,Ireland. He died on 23 Mar 1772 in Hillsborough,Orange Co.,NC.325. EVA STURGESS was born on 1 Feb 1739/1740 in Ireland. She died in 1810 in Orange Co.,NC. She was buried in Little River Cemetery,Orange Co.,NC

648. CHARLES ROUNTREEwas born in 1680 in Armagh, Armagh, Ireland. He died in 1759 in Northern Ireland.649. LYDIA MCMAN was born in 1712 in Northern Ireland. She died about 1750(a note is placed that her dates MAY be 1682-1747)

5184. JOSEPH ROUNTREEwas born in 1598 in England. He died in 1660.5185. REBECCA TOMS was born in 1601 in England. She died in 1656 in England.

**********Note on Francis Rountree (1649-1723):Francis Rowntree who I thought was our Ancestor embarked forVirginia from the north of Ireland with six of his seven sons the year ofa smallpox epidemic. (His youngest son Charles Rowntree came down withsmall pox just as the ship was about to leave and he and his motherstayed behind in Ireland. The father and the other brothers all embarkedfor America as they had "already paid their passage." as Joseph Rountreerelated below. Joseph's ancestor emigrated ca 1750. We are also told byWalter Rountree who emigrated to New York City in 1896, anotherdescendant of Charles that some died from "ship fever on the voyage."

ref: Rowntree and Rountree Family History by Joseph Gustave RountreeII+ family & official records

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If you are a cousin of this family or have information to share, please leave me a comment!~happy huntings

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing, or the family tie to the country of origin.

78. LEMUEL HARDY MEWBORN Sr. was born on 26 Jan 1803 in Greene Co.,North Carolina. He died in Bertie Co.,NC.79. LOUISA KILPATRICK was born about 1805 in Greene Co.,North Carolina. She died in 1870 in Lenoir Co.,NC

Thursday, July 8, 2010

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing.

I'm counting down my ancestral lines... on to my 4th Great Grandparents.Many of these lines I have little information on as they are moving into the 1700s. If the line originates already in the country of origin, I'm skipping over it. If they do not have a known last name, obviously, I am skipping it.I am only listing those families that have American origins and the immigrant person still missing.

58. SILAS PENNY was born about 1824 in Sherborne,Dorset,England. He was christened on 11 Jan 1824 in Buckfastleigh,Devon,England.59. JANE TOWNSEND was born in 1826 in Buckfastleigh, Devonshire, England.

Child of Silas and Jane: Selena Penny (1860-1951)

118. RICHARD TOWNSEND was born about 1800 in England.119. GRACE was born about 1802 in England.

****If you have any additional information on this family, please leave me a comment!

50. SILAS PURDY TUTHILLwas born on 8 Sep 1812 in Landgrove, Bennington, Vermont. He died 7 in 1870 in of Rockwood,Illinois. He was buried in Reid Cemetery, Rockwood, Randolph Co.,Illinois.51. DESDEMONA LYONS was born about 1810 in Westminster,Windham,Vermont. She died on 25 Oct 1870 in Rockwood, Illinois.

48. GEORGE YOUNGwas born in Harrison Co.,OH. He died on 15 Feb 1842 in Troy Township,Richland Co,OH.49. SARAH ARMSTRONG was born on 3 Apr 1814 in Mahoning Co.,OH. She died on 5 Apr 1901 in Trenton,Grundy Co.,MO.. She was buried in Honey Creek Chapel Cemetery,Trenton,Grundy Co.,MO.

Children of George and Sarah: William Gaylord Young (1835-1897), Olive Samantha Young (1841-1928), Mary Elizabeth Young (1857-1890).

98. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG was born about 1793 in Washington Township,Richland Co,OH.99. ELIZABETH PEARCE was born on 19 Oct 1788

46. MALCOLM BRINSON LESTERwas born on 31 Jul 1817 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., Ga. He died on 11 Oct 1864 in Guyton,Effingham Co.,Ga. He was buried in Ash Branch Cemetery,Bulloch Co.,Ga.47. MARY ANN ROYSTON was born on 31 Jan 1831 in Bulloch Co., Ga. She died on 30 Apr 1883. She was buried in Ash Branch Cemetery,Bulloch Co.,Ga

94. SOLOMON ROYSTON was born about 1797 in SC. He died in 1865 in Natchitoches,La. He was buried in Rocky Mount Cemetery,Sabine La.95. JANE DONALDSON was born on 4 Apr 1801 in Bulloch Co., Ga

Child of Solomon & Jane: Mary Ann Royston (1831-1885).

Solomon may have had a second spouse, Eliza Dearmont.

188. JOHN CARY ROYSTON was born in 1769 in Newberry,SC.189. MARY ANN RENWICK was born on 13 Jun 1773 in Newberry,SC. She died on 18 Jan 1801 in Newberry,SC. She was buried in Jan 1801 in Cannon's Creek Cemetery,Newberry,SC.

Children of John and Mary Ann: Richard Royston (?) and Solomon Royston (abt 1797-1865).

****I don't have much information on John Cary Royston. If you have any information on this family, please leave me a comment!

44. JEFFERSON GODFREY WILLIAMS MDwas born on 4 Mar 1825 in Excelsior, Bulloch Co., Ga. He died on 30 Mar 1903 in Statesboro, Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Oliff-Williams-Geiger Cemetery,Excelsior Community,Bulloch Co.,Ga.45. SARAH ELIZABETH BRANNEN was born on 5 May 1832 in Bulloch Co., Ga. She died on 8 Mar 1879 in Bulloch Co., Ga. She was buried in Oliff-Williams-Geiger Cemetery,Excelsior Community,Bulloch Co.,Ga

90. JOHN "JACK" BRANNEN was born on 6 Nov 1798 in Screven Co.,Ga. He died on 29 Sep 1870 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Black Creek Cemetery,Bryan Co.,Ga..91. ELIZABETH DONALDSON was born on 27 Feb 1803 in Bulloch Co., Ga.

180. WILLIAM BRANNEN was born about 1752. He died in 1840 in Bulloch Co., Ga. He was buried in Lower Lott's Cemetery,Emanuel Co..181. ELIZABETH GROSS was born about 1754. She died in 1853 in Bulloch Co., Ga

The Orchard

Welcome to my Orchard! I have been doing family genealogy for over 20yrs. Am by no means a professional, I'm just addicted and in love with research, history, finding our ties, etc. I hope to share my experiences, the ups and downs of genealogy research (and maybe help some one along the way). And maybe meet a few cousins, share some stories, and learn more from the other experienced genea-bloggers out there.

Main lines are Dean, Dekle, Loops, Loveall, Morgan, Tuthill, Webb, and Young. And many more that I'm stumbling through.For more information on my families, visit my Website.

Please feel free to email me! I get quite a few comments from you "cousins" and other researchers, but sometimes I can't respond to you - except for posting another comment after yours. Email me at thefamilyorchard AT gmail DOT com